Robert Ragan Email & Phone Number

Serves as Chairman, President & CEO. Monitor Caribbean is a nonprofit organization working to ensure the continuation and expansion of its successful wildlife conservation work in the Caribbean region (both marine and terrestrial).Monitor Caribbean regularly participates in meetings of the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Contracting Parties and the Intergovernmental Meetings of the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider… Show more Serves as Chairman, President & CEO. Monitor Caribbean is a nonprofit organization working to ensure the continuation and expansion of its successful wildlife conservation work in the Caribbean region (both marine and terrestrial).Monitor Caribbean regularly participates in meetings of the Specially Protected Areas and Wildlife (SPAW) Contracting Parties and the Intergovernmental Meetings of the Convention for the Protection and Development of the Marine Environment of the Wider Caribbean Region (Cartagena Convention) to advocate on behalf of endangered species throughout the Caribbean basin.In June 2015, Monitor Caribbean launched a new initiative, the Caribbean Animal Welfare Alliance. The Alliance provides a follow-up mechanism to track action needed and taken on important issues arising from the bi-annual meetings of the Caribbean Animal Welfare Conference. There are currently 20 shelters, sanctuaries and humane societies participating in this program from the Caribbean Region and Central America.After many years supporting shark protection activities, in August 2015, Monitor Caribbean assumed responsibility for SFMI from the Pegasus Foundation. SFMI is a reputable, well established shark protection program with a proven record of accomplishment. The Shark Friendly Marina Initiative is a voluntary program that helps conserve the world’s imperiled shark populations by working with businesses, marinas and fishermen to increase the awareness of the need to protect our sharks and oceans. There are close to 200 marinas and, 171 marine businesses participating world-wide. The Shark Friendly Marina Initiative aims to reduce shark mortality worldwide by discouraging the landing of sharks and encouraging catch-and-release of sharks in sport fishing, while rewarding forward-thinking marinas that participate in this program. Show less

Arlington, Va

In 2014, served as a Development Director at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Virginia, reporting to the President and CEO. Responsibilities included specialized fundraising activities including securing financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, etc. Assisted in planning fundraising events and developing related sponsorship material. Such funds are required to support day-to-day operations as well as supported a major capital campaign to upgrade the shelters… Show more In 2014, served as a Development Director at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) Virginia, reporting to the President and CEO. Responsibilities included specialized fundraising activities including securing financial support from individuals, foundations, corporations, etc. Assisted in planning fundraising events and developing related sponsorship material. Such funds are required to support day-to-day operations as well as supported a major capital campaign to upgrade the shelters cat facility.This initially was an interim assignment until a full-time director of development was found. Now, supporting the new director of development, I will continue to provide support, as needed, on various fundraising campaigns such as the capital campaign for a new cat facility, a new "Pops for Pets" concert, a joint effort between the Arlington Philharmonic and the Animal Welfare Leagues of Arlington and other activities.In November 2012 a special fund (Bob Ragan Humane Education Fund) was established at the Animal Welfare League of Arlington (AWLA) dedicated to humane education regarding domestic animals as well as wildlife in the urban environment. Working with AWLA, this fund underwrites a wide variety of activities that will stimulate children and adults to recognize and promote the important role animals play in all of our lives. Show less